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Jeremiah 49:15

13 For I have sworn by myself, saith the LORD, that Bozrah shall become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes.

14 I have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, saying, Gather ye together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.

For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and despised among men.

16 Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD.

17 Also Edom shall be a desolation: every one that goeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all the plagues thereof.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“For behold, I will make you small among nations, despised among men.
KJV
For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and despised among men.
WEB
“For, behold, I have made you small among the nations, and despised among men.
ASV
For, behold, I have made thee small among the nations, and despised among men.
DARBY
For behold, I have made thee small among the nations, despised among men.
BLB
“For, behold, I will make you small among the nations [and] despised among mankind.
ÅB
For se, jeg gjør deg liten blant folkene, foraktet blant menneskene.
OTB
“For se, jeg har gjort deg ubetydelig blant nasjonene, sett ned på av folk.
B1930
For se, jeg gjør dig liten blandt folkene, foraktet blandt menneskene.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 53:5

    There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.

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  • Obadiah 1:2

    Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art greatly despised.

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  • 1 Samuel 2:7–8

    The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

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  • Luke 1:51

    He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

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  • 1 Samuel 2:30

    Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

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  • Micah 7:10

    Then she that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is the LORD thy God? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.

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